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Emission - Control Information Label Ordering

NO.: TSB-93-17-001
DATE: February, 1993
MODEL: All Models, All years until further notice

SUBJECT:
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL

This bulletin supersedes TSB-91-17-003. This bulletin authorizes Parts Managers to order/install the VECI label.

PURPOSE

To minimize the potential misuse of Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) labels, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) is implementing procedures for ordering and installing VECI labels. These new procedures apply to ALL dealers in ALL States and on ALL vehicles.

INSTRUCTIONS

When a replacement VECI label is required, the Dealer's Service/Parts Manager must take the following actions:

1. Examine the vehicle and verify the vehicle requires a replacement VECI label.





2. Photo-copy the form shown in this bulletin.

3. Fill in ALL the necessary information clearly and LEGIBLY.

4. Sign the statement which affirms the new replacement label will be installed on the specified vehicle.

5. Make a copy of the completed form for dealership records.

6. Mail or Fax the completed form to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
Attn: Technical Compliance Group
Fax Number: (714) 373-1021

Upon receiving the form, MMSA'S, Technical Compliance Group will:

1. Verify the emission certification of the vehicle (Federal, California, or 50-State) using the Vehicle Identification Number.

2. Order the correct label from the appropriate PDC.

3. The PDC will ship the required VECI label to the Dealer via "Best Way".

The replacement label must be installed on the specified vehicle by the signing Manager.

If you have any questions about these procedures for VECI labels, please contact your District Service/Parts Manager.